The Parish of Pokolbin, the roots of wine country
While Pokolbin is the vibrant heart of the Hunter Valley, its southern part, the Parish of Pokolbin, is where its... Read Story
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The Parish of Pokolbin, the roots of wine country
While Pokolbin is the vibrant heart of the Hunter Valley, its southern part, the Parish of Pokolbin, is where its roots lie. With some of the richest soils and the best viticulture conditions in the Valley, many of the region’s most iconic winemaking families have their vineyards and cellar doors in the Parish of Pokolbin.... Read Story Read StoryThe castaway from Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay’s resident survivalist talks about going it ‘Alone’ on reality television and why life is better with adventure. I was a military pilot for 20 years,” explains Michael Atkinson. “I flew around a lot and during a transition exercise, I pretty much flew the entire east coast of Australia, from Cooktown to almost Melbourne... Read Story Read StoryArt deco elegance
These homeowners have beautifully rejuvenated the bold art deco features in their Hamilton South home, adding spaces in a graceful, modern interpretation that is all their own. Tony and Colleen had already been living in the area for several years when an adjacent single level home came onto the market 25 years ago. Rather than... Read Story Read Story
The castaway from Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay’s resident survivalist talks about going it ‘Alone’ on reality television and why life is better with adventure. I... Read Story
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Art deco elegance
These homeowners have beautifully rejuvenated the bold art deco features in their Hamilton South home, adding spaces in a graceful,... Read Story
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A new chapter for Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine
Dear Readers,We recently celebrated 20 years of Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine, including five years during which we, Julie, Frank... Read Story
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Pokolbin – Pescara Restaurant
Following a tree change, restaurateurs Kelvin Foster and partner Nicole have opened Pescara Restaurant at Hermitage Lodge. Refreshed interiors are... Read Story
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Joy and fulfilment
For Chris Russell, his most rewarding job ever came with a pay cut and a seven-day work week. But he... Read Story
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Alluring bubbles – Wild Ren Wines in the pink
Hunter Valley based Wild Ren Wines launched amidst the COVID chaos of late 2021. Nevertheless, they have been going from... Read Story
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Distilling after dark – Bimbadgen gets into the spirit
Bimbadgen have installed an impressive, high-tech 400 litre copper pot distillery, imported from Germany, to create a new range of... Read Story
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Every Night of the Week Veg by Lucy Tweed
Following her wildly successful first book Every Night of the Week, Lucy Tweed is back with her answer to the... Read Story
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Loving every minute
Robert and Amanda celebrated their wedding in the foothills of the Barrington Tops, on the banks of a beautiful mountain... Read Story
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